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Workshop on Empowering Trade Union Leaders: Navigating Climate Change and Technological Transitions

We are delighted to share the experience of this inclusive workshop with the participation and engagement of National and Sectoral Trade Union Leaders. The workshop has commissioned by Solidaridad Network Asia. During the workshop, we have worked out the issues on the context of Climate Change and Technological Transitions in the RMG Sector in Bangladesh. […]

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Labour Inspectors’ Checklist for the Tannery Sector in Bangladesh

A comprehensive checklist is now available for the labour inspectors of Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) working in Bangladesh’s tannery sector. Ensure better compliance, workplace safety, and environmental responsibility!Today, 26th September 2024 the independent checklist for the tannery sector has finally disseminated. Mr. A.H.M Shafiquzzaman, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment disseminated

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Training on “Tannery Inspection Checklist and Guideline”

A three day long workshop has been organised on “Tannery Inspection Checklist and Guideline,” organized by the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) at National Occupational Safety and Health Training and Research Institute (NOSHTRI) on 17th-19th September.Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has been privileged to support DIFE and MoLE to develop the independant checklist

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BLF’s monthly NPA working committee meeting with DIFE

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has attended the monthly National Plan of Action (NPA) Working Committee meeting with the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE). On August 25, 2024, officials from the BLF’s Keraniganj and Tannery projects participated in the meeting at the DIFE office, Dhaka.During the meeting, the progress of work related to

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Exposure visit between the Keraniganj & Savar trade union leaders

An exposure visit between the trade union leaders of the Keraniganj garment industry and the trade union leaders of the Savar tannery industry was organized by the Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF).On August 21, 2024, the trade unions shared their experiences, activity processes, challenges, successes, etc., with each other. Through this knowledge-sharing process, the trade unions

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Workshop with Cluster-Based Basic Trade Union Leaders on Technology Transition in the Apparel Sector of Bangladesh & Necessity of Just Transition

On August 17, 2024, a daylong workshop titled “Workshop with Cluster-Based Basic Trade Union Leaders on Technology Transition in the Apparel Sector of Bangladesh and Necessity of Just Transition” took place at CCDB Hope Foundation in Ashulia, Dhaka. The participants were from local level basic trade union leaders from Tongi and Gazipur of various Trade

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Workshop for Empowering Basic Trade Union Leaders for a Just Transition!

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), supported by Solidaridad, hosted a workshop titled “Technology Transition in the Apparel Sector of Bangladesh and Necessity of Just Transition” on August 2, 2024. This important event brought together root level trade union leaders from Ashulia, Savar and Hemayetpur. The workshop aimed to raise awareness among participants about the impacts of

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Staff Capacity Building Training on “Bangladesh Labour Laws and Rules”

A staff capacity building training on ‘Bangladesh Labour Laws and Rules’ was arranged by the  Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) on June 28-29, 2024, at the conference hall of BLF. Staff capacity is one of the top priority areas for the Bangladesh Labour Foundation, and we are constantly striving to enhance the skills and capabilities of our

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